Tax preparation services; tax preparers prohibited from marking a tax return to designate a contribution to the state elections campaign account without explicit instruction from the taxpayer.

This bill amends Minnesota's tax preparer conduct rules to prohibit accountants and tax professionals from automatically marking a tax return to donate money to the state elections campaign account. The change requires tax preparers to obtain explicit instruction from the taxpayer before making such a contribution designation on behalf of the client. This provision adds a specific restriction to the existing list of prohibited actions, ensuring that taxpayers retain full control over their election contributions. The legislation applies to all individuals and entities providing tax preparation services in Minnesota.